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Belladonna posted the words to a song she wrote and invited anyone to write music for it. I heard it as a jazz thing and I'll add that it was a lot of fun as I'm always looking for an excuse to Croon! The vocal was so dynamic It gave me fits. I wound up downloading and using "Waves Vocal Rider" plugin.
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Bottom Dollar Blues words by Donna Evans, music by Lawrence Olivier
Verse 1
She’s a candy red hot
Fire whiskey, tequila shots
She’s waitin’ for me at the bar
Spends my money like a wild fire
Think I’m scoring but I lose
Got the bottom dollar blues
Verse 2
Hoping she’s my Lucky Star
She plays me like a lotto jar
We cruise and schmooze around
My ticker tape’s runnin’ down
Then some final rounds of pool
Goes my bottom dollar blues
Bridge
Sunday church I’m confessin’
Can’t seem to learn my lesson
Party girls and booze
Give me the bottom dollar blues
Verse 3
She always revs my engine
Sparing any intervention
I’m addicted to the night life
We live the weekends right
For her I’ll play the fool
With the bottom dollar blues
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That's a hell of a big amazing vocal! Wonderful stuff.
Excellent song, nice use of the band and a good set of lyrics.
Really nice all round.
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Lawrence & Belladonna
This is simply outstanding.
You've got those horns piping hot. You got the vocals sitting there just great.
This cooks, from start to finish.
Top effort, team!
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Hi Lawrence and Donna
Great job in this. Wonderful lyrics and a wonderful interpretation. More collabs please!
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Donna & Lawrence - a nice combination of lyric & music...
Lawrence, your vocal on this is powerful and free. There is "fun" in the sing - a real delight in a vocal.
The horns sound great! They fit so well and really carry the underlying track.
Especially like the way you handled the bridge.
A truly excellent listen.
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Nice collaboration!
Fun lyrics and production, enjoyed the listen.
Re: the vocal rider plugin, great tool! I use it all the time here too.
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Great collab, Lawrence, I always know it's going to be a great vocal and it is, but I thought the real star of this production was the arrangement. Especially the bridge and outro. Inspired chord choices. All of it was unexpected and a rewarding listen, Tom Also that vocal rider is one of my go to plug-ins.
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Awesome vocal Lawrence. Loved what you did with these awesome lyrics. Super tune to listen to.
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That was great Lawrence...the crooner side of gruverider. Who would've thought? We've used the bass rider but have never thought about the vocal rider...interesting. This was the first type of music Bud ever heard -- from my parents in the 50's -- Janice was yet to be born  but we both love the genre and sometimes mix in Frank, Tony and others along with our love of Americana. We've always felt that a really great singer can handle about any genre and, man, does this ever support that notion. Your arrangement, chord choice, RT and vocal are over the top good. It don't mean a thing if it ain't got that swing! Wow! J&B
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Really good job. Smooth vocals. Now where did I put that Zoot Suit?
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That's a hell of a big amazing vocal! Wonderful stuff.
Excellent song, nice use of the band and a good set of lyrics.
Really nice all round.
Peter Thanks Peter. Glad you enjoyed it.
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Lawrence & Belladonna
This is simply outstanding.
You've got those horns piping hot. You got the vocals sitting there just great.
This cooks, from start to finish.
Top effort, team! Thank you for listening and commenting. It was fun.
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Hi Lawrence and Donna
Great job in this. Wonderful lyrics and a wonderful interpretation. More collabs please! Hi Joanne! So far this is the year of the collabs. More indeed!
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Wow!!!! Wonderful take on my song lyrics. I love it. I would have never thought to do it that way. It's really great seeing others creativity. Loved your vocals. My husband's favorite music is the big band sound as he used to play alto sax. He thought it was really COOL!!! Thank you so much and really appreciate how you made the lyrics come to life in a big way.
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Donna & Lawrence - a nice combination of lyric & music...
Lawrence, your vocal on this is powerful and free. There is "fun" in the sing - a real delight in a vocal.
The horns sound great! They fit so well and really carry the underlying track.
Especially like the way you handled the bridge.
A truly excellent listen.
fj Hello Floyd. I did five takes of the vocal and comped the final from three of them. It was a work of joy. The chord changes were partly inspired from the "generate intro" function. And I massaged it from there. Especially For jazz, after you've typed in your arrangement that function is a wonderful idea expander.
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Nice collaboration!
Fun lyrics and production, enjoyed the listen.
Re: the vocal rider plugin, great tool! I use it all the time here too. Dave, I've never used the vocal rider before this song. And at first I overused it, I set the sensitivity to high. But after I dialed it back and got comfortable with it I wound up using it on the horns and the piano, and bought the Bass Rider and put it on the bass and drums (just a touch). To my ear it adds a bit of focus. Thanks!
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Hey Lawrence, loved the style of the song and your voice as well. Thanks for mentioning the vocal rider! I spend so much time on setting levels for vocals. This sounds like the perfect solution!
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Lawrence,
This is really outstanding - a great interpretation of Belladonna's lyrics. I love the vocal styling and big band sound.
You should sing more in this style - you really have a feel for it...
Production and mix is excellent as well.
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Dear "gruverider"... Man, let me tell you something, and I mean right now. I compose music mostly in the jazz genre, and there is no way in the world I would EVER, ever have imagined Ms. Belladonna's lyrics for "Bottom Dollar Blues" being set in a big band arrangement. This has got to be one of the most original takes on a set of lyrics that I've ever heard. Step up, step up to the podium and accept your award, "gruverider"!!! Your music combined with Ms. Belladonna's vividly descriptive lyrics makes the song sound as though it was composed during the 30's at the height of the Depression, when damn near every American was suffering from the real "Bottom Dollar Blues" and attempting to lift their spirits a little by listening and dancing to upbeat numbers such as "We're In The Money". It would have been a sure hit because your danceable, cheek-to-cheek, smooth-as-silk arrangement would have enabled folks to put just enough distance between themselves and the hard reality of their Depression-era woes so that they could look down at them -- if only for no longer than the time it took to dance to it -- rather than look forward to more suffering, which was certain. I tip my hat to your originality, "gruverider". Bravo -- and would you ask the waiter to bring us more champagne with that order of caviar, please  ??? LOREN
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Amen Bluage. I second the post.
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Wow Lawrence that is great.
Takes me back to the big band era immediately.
Great lyrics and arrangement.
Cheers.
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Excellent song both music and vocal.
Really great performance.
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Great collab, Lawrence, I always know it's going to be a great vocal and it is, but I thought the real star of this production was the arrangement. Especially the bridge and outro. Inspired chord choices. All of it was unexpected and a rewarding listen, Tom Also that vocal rider is one of my go to plug-ins. Thank you Tommy. As I stated some of the chord choices I made were inspired by the generate intro function. I used the Vocal Rider on the horns and piano. Do you use it on instruments as well?
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Awesome vocal Lawrence. Loved what you did with these awesome lyrics. Super tune to listen to. Glad you liked it Scott.
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That was great Lawrence...the crooner side of gruverider. Who would've thought? We've used the bass rider but have never thought about the vocal rider...interesting. This was the first type of music Bud ever heard -- from my parents in the 50's -- Janice was yet to be born but we both love the genre and sometimes mix in Frank, Tony and others along with our love of Americana. We've always felt that a really great singer can handle about any genre and, man, does this ever support that notion. Your arrangement, chord choice, RT and vocal are over the top good. It don't mean a thing if it ain't got that swing! Wow! J&B Thank you so much for your generosity. There is so much music I enjoy, I'm thrilled to be able to indulge myself thanks to BIAB. About the Vocal Rider, it sure is an interesting tool. I look forward to learning more about it as I go forward.
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Really good job. Smooth vocals. Now where did I put that Zoot Suit? I found mine in the hard drive where my Realtracks live lol.
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Wow!!!! Wonderful take on my song lyrics. I love it. I would have never thought to do it that way. It's really great seeing others creativity. Loved your vocals. My husband's favorite music is the big band sound as he used to play alto sax. He thought it was really COOL!!! Thank you so much and really appreciate how you made the lyrics come to life in a big way. The second time I read through your lyrics I could hear the brushes of the drums, the pluck of the upright bass and those gorgeous horns. I'm glad that you liked it.
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I really love that everyone has been doing such fantastic, open-ended collaborations lately. This is really great, and I love how you interpreted the original content.
Great job.
Cheers,
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Awesome work Lawrence! Such a great job with those horns and the vocal is over the top! Thanks, Torrey
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Lawrence & Belladonna,
An unlikely marriage of lyric and style! But it sure does work! Belladonna's lyric is spot on and you took it to the high place they should be. Love the crooner side of your voice and that mix is fabulous. Those horns as about as good as they could ever be placed and arranged.
love the recent collabs on the forum. Would love to get in on them. If they're still floarting around the forum when I get more time, will have to indulge. Great work here!
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Plus 1 to all the positives: stellar arrangement to a fine set of lyrics and it really sounds like you had fun with the vocals.
Very cool collaboration!
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Another great version!
Love this style. Totally swinging man. A ton of fun.
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Every once in a while I check in on this forum and it puts a smile on my face to hear all the the wonderful songs created that utilize the crooner horns or other horn sections I've created for Band in a Box.
Nice going Donna Evans and Lawrence Olivier!
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Hello, Lawrence and Donna
A nice combination of lyric & music...
Your vocal on this is very powerful.
As Joanne said, great job in this. Wonderful lyrics and a wonderful interpretation.
I am also a big fan of "Waves Vocal Rider" plugin.
I always use it when making my own work.
Enjoyed my listen a lot.
Best regards.
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Hey Lawrence, loved the style of the song and your voice as well. Thanks for mentioning the vocal rider! I spend so much time on setting levels for vocals. This sounds like the perfect solution! Thank you Steve.
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Lawrence,
This is really outstanding - a great interpretation of Belladonna's lyrics. I love the vocal styling and big band sound.
You should sing more in this style - you really have a feel for it...
Production and mix is excellent as well.
Bob Thank you Bob. I'm always looking for an excuse to Jazz.
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Dear "gruverider"... Man, let me tell you something, and I mean right now. I compose music mostly in the jazz genre, and there is no way in the world I would EVER, ever have imagined Ms. Belladonna's lyrics for "Bottom Dollar Blues" being set in a big band arrangement. This has got to be one of the most original takes on a set of lyrics that I've ever heard. Step up, step up to the podium and accept your award, "gruverider"!!! Your music combined with Ms. Belladonna's vividly descriptive lyrics makes the song sound as though it was composed during the 30's at the height of the Depression, when damn near every American was suffering from the real "Bottom Dollar Blues" and attempting to lift their spirits a little by listening and dancing to upbeat numbers such as "We're In The Money". It would have been a sure hit because your danceable, cheek-to-cheek, smooth-as-silk arrangement would have enabled folks to put just enough distance between themselves and the hard reality of their Depression-era woes so that they could look down at them -- if only for no longer than the time it took to dance to it -- rather than look forward to more suffering, which was certain. I tip my hat to your originality, "gruverider". Bravo -- and would you ask the waiter to bring us more champagne with that order of caviar, please ??? LOREN Loren, how can I respond to such a generous comment except to say thank you and the champagne is on the way.
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Wow Lawrence that is great.
Takes me back to the big band era immediately.
Great lyrics and arrangement.
Cheers.
Thank you Rich.
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Excellent song both music and vocal.
Really great performance.
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I really love that everyone has been doing such fantastic, open-ended collaborations lately. This is really great, and I love how you interpreted the original content.
Great job. Ember, thank you and I hope to continue being a part of the collaborations!
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Awesome work Lawrence! Such a great job with those horns and the vocal is over the top! Thanks, Torrey Thank you very much Torry. Lawrence & Belladonna,
An unlikely marriage of lyric and style! But it sure does work! Belladonna's lyric is spot on and you took it to the high place they should be. Love the crooner side of your voice and that mix is fabulous. Those horns as about as good as they could ever be placed and arranged.
love the recent collabs on the forum. Would love to get in on them. If they're still floarting around the forum when I get more time, will have to indulge. Great work here!
Alan Thank you Alan. Those horns are great! And yes the collabs are wonderful!
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Plus 1 to all the positives: stellar arrangement to a fine set of lyrics and it really sounds like you had fun with the vocals.
Very cool collaboration!
Robert I did have fun Robert. Thank you. Another great version!
Love this style. Totally swinging man. A ton of fun. Thank you David. Every once in a while I check in on this forum and it puts a smile on my face to hear all the the wonderful songs created that utilize the crooner horns or other horn sections I've created for Band in a Box.
Nice going Donna Evans and Lawrence Olivier!
Regards,
Jim Clark Thanks for checking in Jim. I have often wondered if the creators, the musicians who did the recordings ever hear what becomes of the tracks. Hello, Lawrence and Donna
A nice combination of lyric & music...
Your vocal on this is very powerful.
As Joanne said, great job in this. Wonderful lyrics and a wonderful interpretation.
I am also a big fan of "Waves Vocal Rider" plugin.
I always use it when making my own work.
Enjoyed my listen a lot.
Best regards.
Shigeki Adachi Thank you very much Shigeki.
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Donna & Lawrence - a nice combination of lyric & music...
Lawrence, your vocal on this is powerful and free. There is "fun" in the sing - a real delight in a vocal.
The horns sound great! They fit so well and really carry the underlying track.
Especially like the way you handled the bridge.
A truly excellent listen.
fj YES!! I always love your vocals, and this is one of your best! Croon away!!! Take care. Greg
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Donna & Lawrence - a nice combination of lyric & music...
Lawrence, your vocal on this is powerful and free. There is "fun" in the sing - a real delight in a vocal.
The horns sound great! They fit so well and really carry the underlying track.
Especially like the way you handled the bridge.
A truly excellent listen.
fj YES!! I always love your vocals, and this is one of your best! Croon away!!! Take care. Greg Thanks for stopping in for a listen Greg. Glad you liked it.
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Lawrence this is outstanding. Loved the big band backing tracks and the swing you put into this. Totally different but totally outstanding.
Two thumbs up.
Me, it's not about how many times you fail, it's about how many times you get back up.
Cop, that's not how field sobriety tests work.
64 bit Win 10 Pro, the latest BiaB/RB, Roland Octa-Capture audio interface, a ton of software/hardware
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Update Your PowerTracks Pro Audio 2024 Today!
The Newest RealBand 2024 Update is Here!
The newest RealBand 2024 Build 5 update is now available!
Download and install this to your RealBand 2024 for updated print options, streamlined loading and saving of .SGU & MGU (BB) files, and to add a number of program adjustments that address user-reported bugs and concerns.
This free update is available to all RealBand 2024 users. To learn more about this update and download it, head to www.pgmusic.com/support.realband.htm#20245
The Band-in-a-Box® Flash Drive Backup Option
Today (April 5) is National Flash Drive Day!
Did you know... not only can you download your Band-in-a-Box® Pro, MegaPAK, or PlusPAK purchase - you can also choose to add a flash drive backup copy with the installation files for only $15? It even comes with a Band-in-a-Box® keychain!
For the larger Band-in-a-Box® packages (UltraPAK, UltraPAK+, Audiophile Edition), the hard drive backup copy is available for only $25. This will include a preinstalled and ready to use program, along with your installation files.
Backup copies are offered during the checkout process on our website.
Already purchased your e-delivery version, and now you wish you had a backup copy? It's not too late! If your purchase was for the current version of Band-in-a-Box®, you can still reach out to our team directly to place your backup copy order!
Note: the Band-in-a-Box® keychain is only included with flash drive backup copies, and cannot be purchased separately.
Handy flash drive tip: Always try plugging in a USB device the wrong way first? If your flash drive (or other USB plug) doesn't have a symbol to indicate which way is up, look for the side with a seam on the metal connector (it only has a line across one side) - that's the side that either faces down or to the left, depending on your port placement.
Update your Band-in-a-Box® 2024 for Windows® Today!
Update your Band-in-a-Box® 2024 for Windows for free with build 1111!
With this update, there's more control when saving images from the Print Preview window, we've added defaults to the MultiPicker for sorting and font size, updated printing options, updated RealTracks and other content, and addressed user-reported issues with the StylePicker, MIDI Soloists, key signature changes, and more!
Learn more about this free update for Band-in-a-Box® 2024 for Windows at www.pgmusic.com/support_windowsupdates.htm#1111
Band-in-a-Box® 2024 Review: 4.75 out of 5 Stars!
If you're looking for a in-depth review of the newest Band-in-a-Box® 2024 for Windows version, you'll definitely find it with Sound-Guy's latest review, Band-in-a-Box® 2024 for Windows Review: Incredible new capabilities to experiment, compose, arrange and mix songs.
A few excerpts:
"The Tracks view is possibly the single most powerful addition in 2024 and opens up a new way to edit and generate accompaniments. Combined with the new MultiPicker Library Window, it makes BIAB nearly perfect as an 'intelligent' composer/arranger program."
"MIDI SuperTracks partial generation showing six variations – each time the section is generated it can be instantly auditioned, re-generated or backed out to a previous generation – and you can do this with any track type. This is MAJOR! This takes musical experimentation and honing an arrangement to a new level, and faster than ever."
"Band in a Box continues to be an expansive musical tool-set for both novice and experienced musicians to experiment, compose, arrange and mix songs, as well as an extensive educational resource. It is huge, with hundreds of functions, more than any one person is likely to ever use. Yet, so is any DAW that I have used. BIAB can do some things that no DAW does, and this year BIAB has more DAW-like functions than ever."
Convenient Ways to Listen to Band-in-a-Box® Songs Created by Program Users!
The User Showcase Forum is an excellent place to share your Band-in-a-Box® songs and listen to songs other program users are creating!
There are other places you can listen to these songs too! Visit our User Showcase page to sort by genre, artist (forum name), song title, and date - each listing will direct you to the forum post for that song.
If you'd rather listen to these songs in one place, head to our Band-in-a-Box® Radio, where you'll have the option to select the genre playlist for your listening pleasure. This page has SoundCloud built in, so it won't redirect you. We've also added the link to the Artists SoundCloud page here, and a link to their forum post.
We hope you find some inspiration from this amazing collection of User Showcase Songs!
Congratulations to the 2023 User Showcase Award Winners!
We've just announced the 2023 User Showcase Award Winners!
There are 45 winners, each receiving a Band-in-a-Box 2024 UltraPAK! Read the official announcement to see if you've won.
Our User Showcase Forum receives more than 50 posts per day, with people sharing their Band-in-a-Box songs and providing feedback for other songs posted.
Thank you to everyone who has contributed!
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